Winter has a charm of its own! Enjoying
the delicate white tufts of snow in a snowfall, snuggling in warm
beds with hot cup of coffee, the most awesome delicacies meant to
keep your taste buds happy & your body warm from within. But the
geography of the planet has been bit partial while ordaining the
world with winters. So if you are also living in a place deprived of
winters & wish to travel to a bone chilling, snow covered
terrain, here is how you prepare for it:

Before leaving, first thing be
prepared for delays and/or cancellations of your tickets. Sorry to
put it so bluntly but in winters due to many reasons long delays, &
cancellations are very common. So moral of the story- have an
alternate plan or make your bookings free of season effects (road
trips, buses, break journey, etc.)

Always be aware of the current
scenario of the region. The weather reports & other news related
to your destination city.

You are going from a warm place to
a considerably cold place; hence you will have to pack your warm
clothes. But always keep the biggest of your jackets & heaviest
of boots on while travelling. This will save space in your luggage
bag & will be convenient during the transition areas when coming
from warm place you eventually start feeling cold & vice versa.

Do not wait to change your attire
at the end of your travels – you will be forcing your body to face
extreme temperatures at considerably short notice. Hence most of
your energy & health cells will get busy in preparing you for
the new terrain, which means immense tiredness, exhaustion &
many other health issues.

Keep drinking water! Being in a
cold region or not, never stop drinking water. It helps build up
your immunity & your body temperature at par with your
surroundings.

Plan your trip systematically so
that you know exactly what stuff you will need & so you can
avoid over packing. This will be a blessing when you have to adjust
your shopping stuff also in the same baggage on your return trip.

The non-stop party season is at its
zenith right now. The best thing about winter is you just can’t
escape the festive zing it brings with it, starting from Dussera, to
Diwali & now Christmas is almost here (not to mention New Year is
closely following Santa’s approach)! This is the season where you
can make up for your old mistakes, start something new. Or just open
a new chapter – whatever you do, being emotionally intelligent is a
must. So how about few emotionally festive yet intelligent gifts this
Christmas for the people you love. The gifts may be for old time’s
sake or just to toast a new life. Afterall, why should Santa have
all the fun when it comes to giving gifts!

Here are top 5 souvenirs to present
someone during festive season:

Gift a trip: it can’t get better
than this! Nothing says ‘I love you’ or ‘I am sorry’ better
than travel tickets to one’s much coveted destination, especially
during festive season. Make sure, before booking though that your
person (or people)of interest will be able to attend this trip.

Camera: giving a shutter machine
is a direct green signal for awesome holidays. It is the most
practical & considerate way of wishing someone best of
vacations.

Travel smart luggage: so your dear
one is a travel freak or maybe going to travel for the first time.
One thing all travel bugs have in common – the baggage which comes
along. Gift your special one smart, trendy & durable luggage.
Choose the one which perfectly matches the personality of the
traveller, physique of the person & nature of imminent
travelling.

Watch: time matters, always has &
always will. Gifting a perfect traveller’s watch can be great
option. Keep your travelling buddy on time, updated with the
different time zones, days and (if you are really generous with the
gift) hinting at right direction can also be added to the check
list.

Universal portable charger:
caution –gifting this one can even turn your enemies into your
most loyal fans! This is the master gift which has one stop solution
for a lot of problems – none or just a single socket in hotel
rooms, long traveling hours, dedicated Facebook profile updater,
etc. Having a universal & portable charger which will not only
work wonders for phone, camera, ipods, etc. it also saves time.

Besides other things you can always
gift travellers are first aid kit, diary & an awesome pen (don’t
forget the mightier-than-sword, most people do!) to jot down amazing
traveling experiences, travel guides & maps, etc. the list is
really long & can be customized to suite one’s needs &
budgets.

Yes, you know what we are talking
about! Every year, you all must be celebrating this wonderful day in
a way that is unique to you. This year, how about enjoying the
festivities while having a cultural adventure? And don’t worry,
we’ll update Santa on your whereabouts – you can count on us for
that. Let Santa follow you to a place as warm as his heart & as
jolly as his nature – the evergreen Goa!

Christmas in Goa, it can’t get any
better than this, can it? If you are looking forward to enjoying an
authentic Catholic Christmas, just pack your bags & head to Goa &
in fact South Goa to be exact. Goa as whole is a fun place to be at
but honestly, the ‘party essence’ is way over hyped!It is just
unfair to associate a cultural place like this one with a perpetual
party tag. Come to South Goa if you want to smell real Christmas in
the air (Oh wait! Sorry that’s fish curry).

The enchanting churches emit
mesmerizing carols around this time of the year. The masses held
during this period have a contagious happy & joyful ring to them,
you just can’t escape it! Take a stroll down the beaches, and don’t
forget to dine in at the beach side shacks. These not only provide
typical lip-smacking Goan delicacies but the variety of fish curries
will leave you wishing you had more than just one tummy!

With accommodations ranging wide in
price & variety, one can easily find a perfect place to crash –
no matter if you are with family, or are just on your own. Also, Goa
is conveniently connected with trains, buses & flights. Whether
you are a lone ranger or with bunch of friends or family – South
Goa is a place for all. With so many festivals taking place at the
same time, there is something for everyone!

You keep hearing of timeshare more
often than usual these days. So what is timeshare? We’ll help you
with that. The basic idea commenced in the early 60s in European
countries, when few related families bought a vacation cottage
jointly, each having exclusive use of the property for one of the
four seasons. More people came up with similar concept. However, it
was realized that the vacation houses were vacant for most of the
time; hence they came together with a new idea – sharing vacation
homes.

This way the owners could rent their
vacation homes to others throughout the year. This concept gained
momentum within a decade and different hotels from various places
collaborated together. Few of the benefits of Timeshare are as such:

Since the properties are jointly
owned by many, the expense are reduced which in turn leads to lower
costs for guests.

Timeshare is a joint network,
hence provides large variety of vacation houses at places all over
the globe.

As per current norms, you can
enjoy 25 years of timeshare membership, wherein you get to enjoy
vacations at exotic places at way cheaper rates.

The vacations even years
afterwards remain inflation free, which means you actually get to
enjoy your stay at amazing places in way lesser price!

Gifting a holiday becomes easier –
you have membership & it provides a greater convenience to
present your friends or relatives with amazing time at no additional
rates.

Timeshare ownership is also varied; few
owners prefer to buy the properties while the rest become owners for
a fixed amount of time depending upon the contract or until the
property is re-sold. Depending on it the initial purchase price may
be paid all at once or over time; with a likely periodic maintenance
fees. Stay glued to the page as we come up with more travel
information in our next blog. If there is anything you would like to
know regarding traveling – do let us know!

We keep saying holidays bring best of
times; these are the times which create most amazing memories &
cherish wonderful relationships. But there is actually a lot more
than these aspects! Holidaying is almost equivalent of entering into
a parallel universe – where you don’t work, got no worries &
just enjoy life! Few of our dear customers shared with us their
unusual experiences they had while they were on vacations. So people,
there is so much more to look forward to! Everyone expects something
different, but even you will agree these off-the-record experiences
are pretty remarkable, read on –

Star studded: Spotting lovebirds
at any gorgeous location isn’t a new thing, but spotting a star,
meaning a celebrity – now isn’t this grand! Nothing can make
your holidays more memorable than a surprise realization that you
are sharing your holiday resort with one of your favorite celebrity
stars! Not only does this make your holidays special, it always
makes a great tea time story for your friends!

The fun comrade: partying is fun
indeed, but what gets funnier is the drunken fellow tourist. on more
than several occasions we have witnessed ‘party people’ who make
it a point to re-live their long lost childhood days, show off their
unfathomable dancing skills & all sorts of other hidden and
incomprehensible talents after they are few shots down. Our advice,
keep your drinking level low & keep your eye open for the next
show of ‘world’s got talent’ which can start any minute after
someone gets drunk.

Surprise, Surprise: we all love to
get a little extra on anything & everything – extra discount,
extra food in meal coupon, extra cheese in the pizza, etc. What
makes holidays more unforgettable is when you are on the receiving
end of extra ‘special’ experience! Imagine going to a new city
known for its amazing history & artifacts and after a
spontaneous exploring trip you realize the city has unbeatable
natural charm as well! There is literally no end of surprising
yourself when you are on the move.

Home is where your heart is: Your
age, gender doesn’t have to matter when it comes to holidays. Try
going to different places & you may actually feel at home, even
though you stand out. Travelling teaches you it isn’t about being
same & known, it’s about being different & understanding,
respecting the differences. Clearly taking a break from your normal
life in a different way is what makes holidays stand out!

If you have got more unusual
experiences &/or habits which can be spotted amongst travelers &
tourists then we’d love to hear them!

Vacation is all about enjoying yourself
and traveling is a fun way to make sure that you do enjoy. These are
the best times, days you want to remember & cherish for years to
come. You make sure that everything goes as per your likes &
tastes, so how about also making sure that your imminent Facebook
holiday album really makes a buzz amongst your friendlist members.
Don’t just let your holiday destination be a temptation, let your
holiday album pictures leave people gaping.

Here’s how you can click pictures
like a pro in an easy Lights-Camera-Action way:

Lights:

Before you click a picture, always
check for the source of light, and various angles you can play with.

Try to keep the sun behind you,
this way you will expose your objects to proper light.

Getting pictures in natural light
brings out the best of features.

Camera:

Needless to say better the camera,
better the picture quality, but not necessary a good picture.

No matter what shutter machine you
are using – your mobile phone or a hi-res camera, know your device
well. Realize & learn the features of your camera, and make note
of the settings you like most – so that you can use it in future
with much ease.

Try out your own creativity –
you can always try new effects for your pictures through any number
of external sources, example: Covering camera lens with plastic
gives a dreamy & fazed effect, etc.

Action:

What do you want to capture,
besides your family – beautiful sea & beaches or mesmerizing
mountains & scenery beyond. Whatever be your object, be clear
about it.

Include locals in your
photographs, it not only adds an authentic local touch but also
gives a personal effect to it as well.

Freak out! No seriously, the most
cherished photographs, you must admit are in which at least one of
the individuals is acting out of the blue or something unexpected is
happening in the backdrop. Show how much fun you are having at your
vacations – make funny faces, try different perspectives, click
candid shots (natural reactions are best to collect).

Vacations are meant to be exciting,
adventurous & exploratory. One doesn’t want to return from a
vacation feeling something left undone. So let’s face it, no matter
how relaxing or rejuvenating your holidays may have been, while being
back in your old set up, you really wish to have another set of
vacations only to recuperate from the fatigue of traveling (and to
get out of that holiday mood).

Here are few tips which can help pull
your energy bars to a whole new level – that too in a quick way!

Exercise: a power packed 10
minutes of cardio can be a real opener – skip ropes, few pushups,
etc. even aerobics & zumba seem like a nice option. Just put the
volume high & start the work out.

Caffeine oriented drinks:
maybe the most basic & common solution – coffee or soft drinks
such as Pepsi & Thumbsup are known to be lifeline of all the
over time workers & students burning oil in the midnight lamp.

Shower: nothing like a hot
shower after a tiring day. The hot showers relieves body of toxins &
excess heat and also it sooths out muscles while enhancing recovery.

Cold water shock therapy:
splashing cold water on your face also does the trick. The cold
water sends a shock sensation to brain which immediately alerts the
entire body – resulting in a livelier you.

Power nap: well we do have
to agree tiredness is there for a reason – lack of sleep, body
didn’t get proper rest, or any of the traveling routines which
have left body still adjusting to new routine, any or all of this
can be the cause of your fatigue. So shut down your computer, put
your phones on silent, set your alarm clock & take a dose of
undisturbed and peaceful powernap.

Fatigue & tiredness are not
mandatory, but are still common effects after returning from travels.
These tips provide temporary relief but you must consult doctors if
any problems persist.